Son of India

Son of India

How could she resist him? handsome-wealthy-daring. He fought like a tiger-loved like a poet-

NR 1931 · 73 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Romance

An Indian jewel merchant goes from penniless to wealthy in this story about gratitude.

Directed by Jacques Feyder · Written by Ernest Vajda

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